YOGA FOR GOLFERS

1. Does Yoga help golfers in their game, and if so how does Yoga help golfers?

As golf is a physically and mentally demanding game, Yoga will help immensely in these two aspects.

On a physical level:

Improves ones flexibility to improve swing and drive the ball further

Builds muscle control and improves balance – for fluid weight transfer and better accuracy with lesser strain on the body

Helps to maintain balance, strength and stability in the body – Golfers swing in one direction which leads to overtraining and repetitive motion on one side of the body and muscles become tight and might restrict golfers from reaching full potential.

Improves coordination – both with motor functions and also the mind. A lot of factors to consider in golf from physical to mental (club face, direction, wind direction, hyper extension, distance)

On a mental level:

Breathing techniques helps with the tempo and rhythm of golf swing

Correct breathing calms one down during a stressful game as it calms the body down and relaxes the muscles